Charles V. Sederstrom, Jr.
Highly respected, experienced health care and corporate attorney and founding firm member.
Education
Black Hills State University
University of South Dakota College of Law 1967, J.D.
Omaha
Executive Legal Assistant
Nancy Coenen
In Depth
Charles Sederstrom, Jr. was born in Deadwood, South Dakota on December 18, 1941. He attended Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota in 1967. He began practicing law in Omaha, Nebraska in July of 1968 with Donald H. Erickson and subsequently began the law firm of Erickson Sederstrom. Chuck’s area of specialization has been in Corporate Law with a particular reference on Health Law. He was formerly Senior Vice President of Legal, Compliance and Legislative Services at the largest hospital system in the state of Nebraska with 10 hospitals, 450 employed physicians, and over 100 separate points of entry into the health system.
Political Organizations
Lawyers for Reagan/Bush, Nebraska Chairman, 1984
- Vice Chairman, Nebraska Finance Committee, 1988
- National Finance Committee, 1992
Bush for President Campaign
Lawyers for Bush/Quayle, Nebraska, Chairman, 1988-1992
- Vice Chairman, Nebraska Finance Committee, 1988
Daub for Senator Campaign, 2nd District, Finance Chairman, 1988
RNLA Judicial Advocacy Panel Member, 2003-present
The Salvation Army, Others Award, 1994
DeMolay Legion of Honor, 6/2008
Black Hills State University, 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award, 4/12/2012
Goodwill Omaha, Goodwill Omaha Hall of Fame, 11/13/2012
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, 1/31/2013
Grand Lodge of Nebraska, The Grand Master’s Humanitarian Award, 5/1/2013
Omaha Bar Association, 2013 Robert M. Spire Public Service Award, Law Day 2013
Alegent Creighton Health, Spirit of Mission Award, 2013
Nebraska State Bar Foundation, Lifetime Achievement Award, 3/1/2014
The Best Lawyers in America, Health Care Law
CHI Health Immanuel Auxiliary’s Night of Celebration, Honoree, April 26, 2019
Nebraska
Nebraska US District Court
South Dakota
Alegent Health
- General Counsel
- Board of Directors, 1995-1998
Alegent Creighton Health
- Formerly Senior Vice President of Legal, Compliance and Legislative Services
Autism Center of Nebraska
- Board of Directors, 2012-present
Alegent Health – Plainview Hospital
- Board of Directors, 2012
American Academy of Hospital Attorneys
American Diabetes Association
- Nebraska Affiliate Board of Directors,
1989-1991
American Humanics Community Council
2003
American Lung Association
- Board of Directors, 1993-1997
Arthritis Foundation, Nebraska Chapter
- Board of Directors, 1987-1995
- President, 1991; Vice President, 1989-1990
- Chairman, Deferred Giving Committee, 1989-1990
Bergan Mercy Health Systems
- Board of Directors, 1995-1998
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
- Council of Regents, 1986-1994
Black Hills State University Foundation
- Board of Directors, 2014
Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council
- Board of Trustees, 1993
- Chairman, Directors Division, Friends of Scouting, 1995-2010
- Honorary Chairman, 2014 Jubilee
Burgess Health Center
- Board of Directors, 2005-present
Combined Health Agencies Drive of Nebraska
- Campaign Chairman, 1985-1986
- Board of Directors, 1986-1993
- President, 1989-1990
Combined Health Appeal of America
- Board of Directors, 1987-1998
- Development Committee, 1988
- Chairman, “Partners in Health,” 1988
- Chairman, 1990-1992; Vice Chairman, 1989
Community Charities of America
- Board of Directors, 1998
Community Health Plaza
- Chairman, 1990-1991
- Board of Directors, 1990-1992
Cooper Village
- Chairman, 1993-1994
- Board of Directors, 1993-2002
Erickson|Sederstrom, P.C.
- President, 1970-2001
- Chairman, 2003-2005
First Responders’ Critical Support Foundation
- Chairman, 2013 – 2017
- Board of Directors, 2013-present
Goodwill Industries
- Board of Directors, 1994-2004
- President, 2001-2002
- Life Member, 2005
Immanuel Health Systems
- Board of Directors, 1995-2002
Immanuel Medical Center
- Board of Directors, 1995-1998
The International Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay
- Legion of Honor Lifetime Member, 2008
- Class 3 Deputy, 2010
Legal Aid Society
- Development Council, 1987-1997
Lutheran Health Services Foundation
- Secretary/Treasurer, 1984-1986;
- Vice Chairman, 1987
- Board of Directors, 1984-1988
Midlands Financial Services
- Board of Directors, 1981-2007
- Partner, 1985-present
Midwest Conference on Business
- Board of Directors, 1988-1997
Mizpah Lodge No. 302
National Association of College and University Attorneys
National Health Lawyers Association
National Voluntary Health Agencies of Nebraska
- Local President, 1987-1992
- Board of Directors, 1987-1993
National Voluntary Health Agencies/Combined Health Appeal of America
(An alliance of America’s premier
health charities)
- Interim Board of Directors, 1998
Nebraska State Bank of Omaha
- Board of Directors, 1978-2007
Nebraska State Bar Association
Omaha Bar Association
- President, 1984-1985
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
- Board of Directors, 1994-2000
- Leadership, Membership Campaign, 1994
- Chairman, Steering Committee
Omaha Executive Institute
- West Council, Executive Committee,
1986-1989 - Steering Committee, 1987-1993
- Omaha Executive Dialogue IV
1986-1989 - Leadership Omaha Selection Committee,
1986-1987
Omaha Home for Boys
- Board of Trustees, 1986
- Board of Directors, 1987
- House Committee, 1988-1990
- Building Long-Range Planning Committee,
1990 - President, 1992-1993; Vice President, 1990-1991
- Planned Giving Committee, 1994
Quality Living, Inc.
- Board of Directors, 1993-1996
Rotary International District 5650
- Board of Directors, 1979-1984 and
2009-2012 - Secretary, Northwest Rotary Club,
1979-1980 - President, 1980-1981
- Chairman, World Community Service, 1982
- Chairman, Foundation 3H/Special Grants
Program, 1988 - District Governor’s Representative,
1991-1992 - Fellowship, Fundraising, Programs,
and Public - Relations Committees
Royal Order of Jesters
- 1985-present
- Director, 1998
The Salvation Army (National)
- National Advisory Board, 1995-2004;
2005-2013 - Red Shield Committee, 1996-1998
- Chairman, National Development
Committee, 2000-2004
The Salvation Army (Western Division –
Central Territory)
- Board of Directors, 1987-present
- Board Resources Committee, 1992
- Chairman, Board Resources and Nominating Committee, 1992-1993
- Chairman, Advisory Board, 1994-1997
- General Chairman, Christmas Committee,
1994 - Planning Committee, 1994
- Bequest and Endowment Committee, 1999
Scottish Rite 33°
- Foundation, Board of Trustees, 1987-1989
- Master, Lodge of Perfection, 1989
- Director, Cathedral Board, 1998
- President, Scottish Rite Foundation of
Omaha, 2002-2004 - Personal Representative of Sovereign
Grand Inspector General, 2004-2007 - Deputy of The Supreme Council
for Nebraska, 2007-2009 - Sovereign Grand Inspector General
in Nebraska, 2009-present - Grand Treasurer General of The Supreme Council, 2013-present
South Dakota State Bar Association
Tangier Temple, York Rite
1991-present
United Way of the Midlands
- Campaign Cabinet, Professional Division,
1987-1988 - Board of Directors, 1988-1991 and 1995
- Board of Directors, Youth Emergency
Services, 1994-1995
West Health Institute
- Board of Directors, 2011-present
